This alert advises duty holders of an incident involving failure of a bursting disc on the shell side of a shell and tube heat exchanger,
Monthly archives: October 2008
Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The agenda and papers from the Advisory committee on toxic substances 93rd meeting on 9 July 2008
Asbestos hidden killer campaign launched
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
HSE is working with key stakeholders (trades unions, trade associations, suppliers) to raise awareness amongst tradesmen
The working time regulations - extension offshore
Monday, October 13, 2008
This notice explains HSEs role in the enforcement of the Working Time Regulations (WTR) in the offshore sector.
The public register of GMOs - updated
Monday, October 13, 2008
The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000 requires the Competent
Location and design of buildings at major accident hazard establishments
Friday, October 10, 2008
The purpose of this SPC is to provide ongoing inspection guidance on the location and design of
HSE enforcement policy statement: Welsh version
Thursday, October 9, 2008
This document sets out the general principles and approach which the health and safety enforcing
Energy saving compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
The Health Protection Agency has undertaken research which shows that some energy saving light
National asbestos campaign starts next week
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
HSE’s national campaign; “Asbestos: the hidden killer” launches online on Monday 13th October with a
Small business owners - leadership advice
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Advice specifically aimed at small and medium sized business leaders - how to plan, deliver, monitor
International workers in food and drink manufacturing
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Guidance and advice for employers, focussing on the key risks that migrant workers face and
Visual display unit checklist for safety reps
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
A display screen equipment assessment checklist to help safety reps and other officials to assess the
Organising a firework display?
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
General tips and advice when organising a firework display at home, from preparation before the
GE-Hitachi request suspension of GDA
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
On 11 September 2008, GE-Hitachi wrote to both HSE/NII and the Environment agency requesting that
Working together to reduce stress at work in Harrogate
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
15 October in Harrogate - a free seminar for local businesses. The event will help you to recognise
Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: A guide for employers
Monday, October 6, 2008
Revised DWP/HSE guide for employers includes advice on complying with regulatory changes that
HSE announces top communications role
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today named Sally Sykes as Director of Communications.
Radiation Protection news
Friday, October 3, 2008
The latest edition of RP news is out now - covers: EC proposal to recast the Basic Safety Standards ( and other Euratom) Directives,
Vibration e-Bulletin
Friday, October 3, 2008
Latest edition out now covers - recent court case and calculating daily vibration exposures.
Ladders Exchange 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
If you plan to use a ladder at work make sure it’s the right ladder for the job,
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